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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
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39-Year-Old Karnataka Cricketer Dies Of Heart Attack: Are Young, Fit And Active Athletes Also At Risk?
Heart attacks are often linked with older age, obesity, smoking and an inactive lifestyle. However, young athletes are not completely free from risk.
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Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
An annual checkup acts more like a "snapshot" of your health at one specific point in time. However, lifestyle diseases can evolve gradually between screenings without obvious symptoms.
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Ovarian Cancer In Younger Women: Is The Risk Rising?
Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage because there is currently no reliable routine screening test for the general population.
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Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
Annual health checkups provide a snapshot but may miss early signs of lifestyle diseases developing gradually over the year.
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James Van Der Beek Dies Of Colon Cancer At 48: Symptoms, Risks And Prevention Explained
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and accounts for approximately 10% of all cancer cases.
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No Time To Workout? Follow These Tips To Maintain A Healthy Weight
Lack of physical activity contributes to several physiological shifts that make weight gain almost inevitable. Excess weight is further contributes to several health issues.
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7 Risk Factors That Increase Your Chances Of Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is increasingly detected in India. From radiation exposure to family history and obesity, experts explain the key risk factors and why early awareness and timely evaluation can make thyroid cancer highly treatable.
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Cancer History In Family? What You Can Do To Reduce Risk
When multiple members of a family have had cancer especially at young ages or at the same site, it can signal inherited risk factors.
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Doctor Shares The Top Healthcare Challenges India Must Solve In 2026, Before The Costs Become Unmanageable
Dr Sabine Kapasi explains how India is entering a year where further delay in healthcare reforms and advances will widen existing gaps in care.
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One In Four Indian Adults Obese, Claims New Report
Quoting the National Family Health Survey 2019-21, the study says that in Delhi, 41 per cent of women are obese compared to 12 per cent in Meghalaya.
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US Teen Starved, Locked Away By Obese Family In Shocking Abuse Case: "Skin And Bones At 16 kg"
The girl was allegedly confined to a locked room with no mattress, forced to sleep on the bare floor, and denied access to regular food, water, and bathroom use.
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Rethink The Family Pantry: Expert Shares Healthy Swaps To Combat Childhood Obesity
Ms. Kiran Dalal, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Fortis Hospital, Faridabad shares how mindful changes to your family pantry can prevent obesity.
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Nutritionist Shares 5 Tips For Sustainable Weight Loss To Tackle Obesity Crisis In India
According to the National Family Health Survey, 24% of Indian women and 23% of Indian men are obese or overweight.
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PM Modi Sounds Alarm On Rising Obesity, Urges Indians To Cut Cooking Oil Use By 10%
From the Red Fort on Independence Day 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that obesity is becoming a "silent crisis" in India. Urging healthier lifestyles, he advised families to cut cooking oil use by 10%, adopt regular exercise, and prioritis
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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
-
39-Year-Old Karnataka Cricketer Dies Of Heart Attack: Are Young, Fit And Active Athletes Also At Risk?
Heart attacks are often linked with older age, obesity, smoking and an inactive lifestyle. However, young athletes are not completely free from risk.
-
Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
An annual checkup acts more like a "snapshot" of your health at one specific point in time. However, lifestyle diseases can evolve gradually between screenings without obvious symptoms.
-
Ovarian Cancer In Younger Women: Is The Risk Rising?
Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage because there is currently no reliable routine screening test for the general population.
-
Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
Annual health checkups provide a snapshot but may miss early signs of lifestyle diseases developing gradually over the year.
-
James Van Der Beek Dies Of Colon Cancer At 48: Symptoms, Risks And Prevention Explained
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and accounts for approximately 10% of all cancer cases.
-
No Time To Workout? Follow These Tips To Maintain A Healthy Weight
Lack of physical activity contributes to several physiological shifts that make weight gain almost inevitable. Excess weight is further contributes to several health issues.
-
7 Risk Factors That Increase Your Chances Of Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is increasingly detected in India. From radiation exposure to family history and obesity, experts explain the key risk factors and why early awareness and timely evaluation can make thyroid cancer highly treatable.
-
Cancer History In Family? What You Can Do To Reduce Risk
When multiple members of a family have had cancer especially at young ages or at the same site, it can signal inherited risk factors.
-
Doctor Shares The Top Healthcare Challenges India Must Solve In 2026, Before The Costs Become Unmanageable
Dr Sabine Kapasi explains how India is entering a year where further delay in healthcare reforms and advances will widen existing gaps in care.
-
One In Four Indian Adults Obese, Claims New Report
Quoting the National Family Health Survey 2019-21, the study says that in Delhi, 41 per cent of women are obese compared to 12 per cent in Meghalaya.
-
US Teen Starved, Locked Away By Obese Family In Shocking Abuse Case: "Skin And Bones At 16 kg"
The girl was allegedly confined to a locked room with no mattress, forced to sleep on the bare floor, and denied access to regular food, water, and bathroom use.
-
Rethink The Family Pantry: Expert Shares Healthy Swaps To Combat Childhood Obesity
Ms. Kiran Dalal, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Fortis Hospital, Faridabad shares how mindful changes to your family pantry can prevent obesity.
-
Nutritionist Shares 5 Tips For Sustainable Weight Loss To Tackle Obesity Crisis In India
According to the National Family Health Survey, 24% of Indian women and 23% of Indian men are obese or overweight.
-
PM Modi Sounds Alarm On Rising Obesity, Urges Indians To Cut Cooking Oil Use By 10%
From the Red Fort on Independence Day 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that obesity is becoming a "silent crisis" in India. Urging healthier lifestyles, he advised families to cut cooking oil use by 10%, adopt regular exercise, and prioritis
